Beijing/Chicago | Reuters –– China’s major ports of entry have ramped up checks on fresh fruit imports from the U.S., five Chinese industry sources said, which could delay shipments from U.S. growers already dealing with higher tariffs as Sino-U.S. trade ties worsen. Fruits were among 128 U.S. goods that China slapped with more expensive import […] Read more
China customs expanding checks on U.S. fruit imports
Ontario cider, spirit makers get support program
Ontario’s small-scale fruit cideries and distillers are getting provincial support to help scale up production. The province on Tuesday announced it would budget $4.9 million over three years for a new Small Cidery and Small Distillery Support Program. The program will provide eligible cideries with up to 74 cents per litre and eligible distillers with […] Read more
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